[Anison Singer] A roundup of popular anime song vocalists
Anime, a pillar of Japan’s pop culture, has now secured its place as a cultural export Japan can proudly showcase to the world.
And it’s not just the anime works themselves—their opening themes and insert songs have also gained popularity across the globe.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of anisong singers who have performed many hit anime songs to date.
From long-standing veterans who have shaped the scene to up-and-coming singers making waves in recent years, we’ve curated picks across generations—so we hope you’ll discover your new favorite anisong singer.
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[Anison Singer] Summary of Popular Anison Vocalists (1–10)
I beg youAimer
A female singer whose name derives from the French verb meaning “to love” or “to like,” and who performs without disclosing any personal profile.
Her voice is captivating across the entire range, from low to high, and her distinctive phrasing—where the boundary between Japanese and English seems to blur—enchants listeners.
Although she once damaged her vocal cords through singing, she has continued to perform without fully healing them in order to preserve her voice; that fleeting yet powerful resolve toward her craft can be felt in her vocals.
Beyond her work as an anime song singer, she has secured numerous tie-ins and is a highly skilled, accomplished artist.
Nameless MonsterEGOIST
A music group formed as a fictional artist fronted by the heroine who appears in the TV anime Guilty Crown.
Despite never showing their faces due to the in-story “fictional artist” concept, their vocal ability has been highly praised—for example, their 3rd single, Monster Without a Name, won the Arrangement Award in the Heisei Anisong Grand Prize, an anime song popularity campaign.
The dramatic dynamics created by the coexistence of a whispery voice and a powerful voice generate a unique atmosphere that lifts listeners’ spirits.
Since 2021, it has also been announced that they will be active as a solo act under the name reche—an artist to watch.
Soul salvationMegumi Hayashibara
A voice actor and artist who has enjoyed long-standing popularity since their debut, making a strong mark across numerous anime works.
Known as one of the most representative figures of the third voice actor boom, they are famous for playing lead roles in titles from different eras, such as Ranma 1/2 and Neon Genesis Evangelion.
They are also recognized as a pioneer who laid the foundations for voice-actor artists, having been the first voice actor to embark on genuine, sustained singing activities.
A top-tier singer who combines a distinctive personal style with the chameleon-like vocal versatility unique to voice actors.
[Anison Singer] Popular Anime Song Vocalists (11–20)
Interstellar FlightMegumi Nakajima
A female singer who also made her voice acting debut after being selected from 5,000 applicants in an audition to choose the heroine for a new Macross series.
She initially performed both as a voice actress and singer in Macross Frontier as Ranka Lee, but starting in 2009 she began activities under her own name and expanded her career as a singer.
Her distinctive voice—combining power and cuteness as heard in her signature song “Seikan Hikou”—captivated a wide range of listeners, including anime fans.
She is a singer whose future success is anticipated both as a voice actress and as a performer.
Butter-FlyKoji Wada
An anison singer who performed vocals on every installment of the TV anime Digimon Adventure series.
After a hiatus to recuperate from illness, his return to singing led fans to dub him the “Immortal Butterfly anison singer,” a nod to his debut song, Butter-Fly.
His voice—sweet and fragile yet imbued with profound power—surely gave courage to many listeners.
Though he sadly passed away in 2016 due to illness, he remains a singer with enduring popularity among anime song fans today.
KOEASCA
A solo project by female singer Asuka Okura, who was selected as a finalist in the 5th All-Japan Anisong Grand Prix in 2011.
Since launching in 2017, she has been active with releases such as her first original song “RUST” from the anime music magazine LisAni! and “KOE,” which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Fate/Apocrypha.
Her clear, spacious vocals are a perfect fit for theme songs with strong storytelling.
With many tie-ins to TV anime and smartphone app games, she’s an artist you’re likely to encounter in various contexts if you’re familiar with those cultures.
Mazinger ZIchiro Mizuki
A singer known in the anime song world by nicknames like “the Emperor” and “Aniki,” who also excels as a voice actor and narrator.
He is renowned for performing many theme songs for famous anime such as Mazinger Z and Babel II.
In fact, during his first four years as an anisong singer, he released around 150 theme songs for children’s programs—an achievement worthy of the title “Emperor.” In parallel with his anisong career, he also served as the “older brother” lead singer on NHK’s children’s program Okaasan to Issho, making his résumé truly one of a kind.
Even today, his commanding performances on television radiate an overwhelming presence—he is a legendary anisong singer Japan can be proud of.